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Coach Stoops Statement on Keith Nichol

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:45:00 +0000

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Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops statement on Keith Nichol transfer: "We had a good conversation with Keith and certainly understand his desire to seek an opportunity in another program. He knows that we are supportive of him under any circumstance, whether it's here or at a different school. We want what's best for him. "Keith worked very hard while he was here and put forth all the effort our coaches could expect. He contributed to our program with his character and dedication. Keith leaves with our appreciation and best wishes and we will do what we can to make this an easy transition for him." (SoonerSports)

Keith Nichol to Transfer From Oklahoma

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:07:00 +0000

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Backup QB Keith Nichol to transfer after all: Keith Nichol's career at Oklahoma is over. Nichol, the former all-state quarterback at Lowell High School, announced Friday morning that he has left the University of Oklahoma after just one year. He completed his final exams this week and drove back to West Michigan on Friday. Nichol, a 6-foot-2, 204-pound signal caller, played in three games with the Sooners. He rushed for eight yards and completed his only pass in his debut against North Texas. He also saw action against Utah State and Tulsa. He finished his freshman season having completed 2 of 7 passes for a total of 15 yards. He rushed for 13 yards on three carries. "It was a really tough decision," Nichol said Friday morning. "I love OU and the people there, but you can't stay there for the people. I had to leave there for me. I look at it as a missed opportunity, but not everything works out the way you plan. "This has been on my mind for a while. When it came down to it, I couldn't go to practice if I was thinking about transferring. I had to make a decision and go with it." If he transfers to another Division I school, Nichol will have to sit out the 2008 season. He could practice with a team next season but would not be eligible to play Division I football until the 2009 season. He said Friday that he plans to take a long look at all of his options. "I am looking to transfer to a school with a good situation, one that fits my style. I am going to look for the best opportunity," Nichol said. "Maybe I cheated myself in the recruiting process the first time. "I didn't look at all of my options completely," he said. "Now I am trying to look at everything. Having been involved in big-time college football for a while now, I understand things better." Nichol, who was a marketing major at Oklahoma, was waiting until exams were finished and he returned home before contacting other college football programs. (Grand Rapids Press)

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Keith Nichol On Being Backup
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Nichol Says He Won't Transfer; Sooners Select Captains

Former Sooner Dotson Cut

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:20:00 +0000

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Alonzo Dotson cut from the Redskins: The Redskins signed quarterback Derek Devine and safety Patrick Ghee and cut defensive end Alonzo Dotson (former Sooner), quarterback Bret Meyer and safeties Kevin Mitchell and Justin Scott, all of whom signed as rookie free agents last week. (Washington Times)

Exclusive: Bob Stoops -- The Man Behind The Success: KTUL Video

(5/8) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:20:00 +0000

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma Ranked Sixth by Mr. College Football: Atlanta Journal Constitution

New scoreboard, sound system and HD cameras added to OU stadium: The Oklahoman

Big 12 football schedules still on the soft side: The Oklahoman

Big 12 South Preview: Locked & loaded: Lawrence Journal-World News

Sooners APR Above National Average

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:47:00 +0000

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Oklahoma football team above the national average in Academic Progress Rate: Three Big 12 programs and two teams at Texas State are losing scholarships after being hit Tuesday with NCAA penalties for poor academic performance. The Texas football team had an APR of 942, down from 944 a year ago but tied with Oklahoma for tops in the Big 12. Nationwide, the UT team ranked above average. The APR is designed to track student-athletes' progress toward graduation. A perfect score of 1,000 would mean that all team members are academically eligible. Students who lose eligibility count against a team, as do those who transfer in poor academic standing. Three Big 12 programs that scored below 880 -- Iowa State basketball (861), Texas Tech baseball (864) and Oklahoma State baseball (877) -- were not penalized. Oklahoma had three teams score below 915 -- baseball, men's basketball and golf -- but was not penalized in any sport. (Austin American Statesman)

Big 12 Football APR:

Baylor 938
Colorado 929
Iowa State 927
Kansas 919
Kansas St. 935
Missouri 939
Nebraska 941
Oklahoma 942
Oklahoma St. 935
Texas 942
Texas A&M 932
Texas Tech 928

Sooners rise above politics: Tulsa World

Workers dismantling old scoreboard: SoonerSports.com

Peterson to Hold Youth Football Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:03:00 +0000

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Former Sooner Adrian Peterson holding youth camp in Norman: NFL Rookie of the Year and former OU great Adrian Peterson will hold the inaugural Old Spice Adrian Peterson Football Camp presented by AT&T this summer. The camp will be for children ages 7 to 14 on June 26-28 at the OU intramural fields. The camp, which will also be led by area high school coaches, will emphasize all-around basic fundamental skills of football, including passing, receiving, defense and teamwork. The cost of the camp is $199. For more information, call (513) 247-3032, or go to adrianpetersoncamp.com. (The Oklahoman)

ESPN to Televise Oklahoma-Washington

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:42:00 +0000

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OU-UW broadcast on ESPN nationally: The Sooners' September 13 matchup against the University of Washington will kickoff at 6:45 p.m. (CST) and will be televised nationally on ESPN.

OU-Washington to be on ESPN: The Oklahoman

(5/5) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:39:00 +0000

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OU trio miss out on big deals: The Oklahoman

Moore Gets the Grade: Sooners Illustrated

New Season: Steven Jones's OU Blog

Reggie Smith's Impact Certain with 49ers: Football Review Daily

(5/4) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:01:00 +0000

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Giving back suits former OU football players to a tee: The Oklahoman

Q&A Sooners haven't done so well in bowl games lately: The Oklahoman

(5/2) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:53:00 +0000

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BCS officials say no to plan for playoff: The Oklahoman

BCS driving its rent-a-wrech until 2014: ESPN

Cotton Bowl plans to move to Jan. 2 in 2009: Dallas Morning News

Early exit strategy doesn't pay off for Oklahoma juniors: Tulsa Beacon

CFB--2008 Big 12 South Preview: ProFantasySports.com

Sooners Pick Up Another Verbal Commitment

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:16:00 +0000

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DB Will Ford commits to Oklahoma: Defensive back Will Ford of Abilene Cooper (Texas) High School confirmed that he committed to Oklahoma on Monday, bringing the Sooners' 2009 commitment total to 11. Ford (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) also had scholarship offers from Baylor, Texas Christian and Texas Tech. (The Oklahoman)

Dotson and Baker the latest OU free-agent signees: Former Oklahoma defensive end Alonzo Dotson has agreed to terms on a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins. Dotson is the sixth undrafted Sooner to be picked up by an NFL team. He joins Lewis Baker (San Francisco), Joe Jon Finley (San Francisco), Garrett Hartley (Denver), Marcus Walker (Minnesota) and D.J. Wolfe (Atlanta). (The Oklahoman)

Sooners Undrafted Free Agents

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:47:00 +0000

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Couple of free agent signings of former Sooners who went undrafted.

Denver Broncos: K Garrett Hartley

SF 49ers: TE Joe Jon Finley

Minnesota Vikings: CB Marcus Walker

Atlanta Falcons: DJ Wolfe

Updated

Two more drafted: Norman Transcript

Sooners had four players taken in NFL Draft: The Oklahoman

Smith sleeps in, but eager to help 49ers: Tulsa World

(4/28) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 05:56:00 +0000

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Draft's second day brings wake-up call for OU's Smith: Muskogee Phoenix

OU's Smith taken by 49ers: Tulsa World

Falcons have versatile linebacker in Lofton: Atlanta Journal Constitution

Ravens Select Allen Patrick

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:39:00 +0000

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Baltimore Ravens select Allen Patrick 240th overall: The Baltimore Ravens selected Allen Patrick, former Oklahoma running back 240th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Related:
49ers Select Reggie Smith 75th Overall
Washington Redskins Draft Malcolm Kelly
Atlanta Falcons Draft Lofton at 37th Overall

49ers Select Reggie Smith 75th Overall

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:34:00 +0000

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Reggie Smith selected 75th overall by SF. 49ers: The 49ers started off Sunday morning with their third-round selection of cornerback Reggie Smith out of Oklahoma. Unlike the 49ers first two picks who had large gatherings to celebrate their selections on Saturday, Smith received the news while still in bed. "I was in bed still," admitted Smith. "I just rolled out. I was just waiting. I didn’t know when I would get drafted. I had heard anything from second to third." (49ers.com)

Smith a Real Sleeper: SF Gate

Related:
Washington Redskins Draft Malcolm Kelly
Atlanta Falcons Draft Lofton at 37th Overall

(4/27) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:03:00 +0000

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Venables says Lofton made the right decision: The Oklahoman

It's first time in 7 years a Sooner isn't picked in first round of draft: The Oklahoman

Second-round recruits: Tulsa World

Lofton, Kelly taken in second round: Norman Transcript

Three Receivers Are Selected With 2nd-Round Picks: Washington Post

Washington Redskins Draft Malcolm Kelly

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:02:00 +0000

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Redskins draft Malcolm Kelly 51st overall in NFL Draft: The Redskins selected Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly with their third second-round draft pick on Saturday. Kelly was the 51st overall pick in the draft. Kelly, 6-3 and 219 pounds, made the most of his opportunities at run-oriented Oklahoma and ended up becoming one of the elite wide receivers in Sooners history. (Redskins.com)

Kelly will add needed size to Washington's receiving unit: The Oklahoman

Longview's Malcolm Kelly gets drafted by the Washington Redskins: Longview News and Journal

Related:
49ers Select Reggie Smith 75th Overall
Atlanta Falcons Draft Lofton at 37th Overall

Atlanta Falcons Draft Lofton at 37th Overall

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:43:00 +0000

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Lofton selected 37th overall by Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons picked the former Oklahoma linebacker with the 37th overall pick.

OU's Lofton drafted by the Atlanta Falcons: The Oklahoman

Birds pick up linebacker Lofton in second: Atlanta Falcons.com

Related:
49ers Select Reggie Smith 75th Overall
Washington Redskins Draft Malcolm Kelly

(4/26) OU NFL Draft Articles

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:43:00 +0000

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Kelly still might be a first-round pick: The Oklahoman

OU NFL prospects: The Oklahoman

NFL: The Next Generation: Tulsa World

10th Annual Sooner Caravan Dates Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:11:00 +0000

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Sooner Caravan dates and locations announced: The Sooner Club has announced dates for the 10th Annual Sooner Caravan, with stops in Dallas, Tulsa, Houston and Oklahoma City this summer. Join members of the OU Athletics Department staff and fellow fans for food and fun when this year's Caravan rolls into town. The Sooner Caravan is designed as a thank you to loyal Sooner fans like you! To register, please view the instructions below. All Sooners and friends are invited to attend an enjoyable meal with the university and athletics staff members. Director of Athletics Joe Castiglione, Women's Basketball Coach Sherri Coale, Men's Basketball Coach Jeff Capel, Football Coach Bob Stoops and student-athletes will discuss previous successes and outlooks for the coming year. (More Information at SoonerSports.com)

Timing wasn't only thing off for Oklahoma's Kelly: Boston Globe

Redskins pay a visit to Kelly: Washington Post

Q&A : Express

A round of applause for Curtis Lofton: Enid News

(4/24) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:59:00 +0000

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Lofton hoping NFL teams ignore his test numbers: The Oklahoman

The fall of OU's Kelly, Bowman: Tulsa World

2008 OU Spring Football Wrapup: Tulsa World

Locals take different routes to Oklahoma: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Documentary Features Former Sooners

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:17:00 +0000

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Travis Wilson and Clint Ingram featured in documentary Two Days in April: Every boy who has ever played football, from Pop Warner, to high school, or in the backyard with their buddies, dreams of being the star player who leads their team to Super Bowl victory. Very few are lucky enough to have the talent to even compete at a college level, let alone make it to the pros. However, for a select few, their dreams have the chance to come true over two days in April at the NFL draft. Each year, the National Football League has football fans and players, alike, holding their collective breath to see out of the thousands of eligible college players, who will be the lucky 255 to have the opportunity to play? TWO DAYS IN APRIL follows four young men and their journey to be drafted into the NFL. Signed by super sports agent, Tom Condon, they are brought to the exclusive IMG academy to elevate their game before crucial draft benchmarks. For the next 16 weeks, they will be trained, both mentally and physically, by some of the top professionals in the world of sports and football. Their job is to help prepare these players for what equates to the most daunting job interview ever imagined - the NFL combine, where the slightest error can cost a player millions of dollars, or even worse, the opportunity to play professional football. With unprecedented access, TWO DAYS IN APRIL reveals the never-before-seen side of what it truly takes to make it in the NFL. Much more than a sports movie, TWO DAYS IN APRIL chronicles the human spirit of commitment in the face of huge odds and enormous competition. It’s about hope, dedication, success and disappointment. We follow the dream of two parents, who have sacrificed much, to see their sons succeed. We meet a grandmother hoping to stay alive long enough to see her devoted grandson reach his goals. We feel the desperation of a soon-to-be wife showing her love and support while her future husband grasps on to hope. In two excruciating and anxiety ridden days in April, will all of their dreams finally come true? (twodaysinapril.com) "Two Days in April" documentary is available to through Netflix.com.

Video Trailer: Two Days In April

M. Kelly Interview on ProFootballCentral.com

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:15:00 +0000

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ProFootballCentral.com interviews WR Malcolm Kelly: Pro Football Central recently sat down with former Oklahoma wide receiver Malcolm Kelly. In what NFL Insiders and Writers call a a must listen and PFC will air it live on Pro Football Central Radio this tonight at 7 pm est! (ProFootballCentral.com)

(4/22) OU Football Articles and Notes

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:52:00 +0000

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Big 12 QBs rank among strongest in the country: Tulsa World

Big 12 Spring Review: Tulsa World

Big 12 will be a quarterback league next season: Kansas City Star

Sam Bradford Sophomore Slump? Burnt Orange Nation

Tommie Harris Holding Annual Celebrity Classic

noreply@blogger.com (Gilbert Sam, Jr.) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:34:00 +0000

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Former Sooner Tommie Harris holding celebrity golf and billiards event: Former Sooner and current Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris is coming back to Oklahoma to host his annual charity golf tournament the weekend of May 2-3. The Tommie Harris Celebrity Classic will feature a dinner and auction Friday, May 2, at the Oklahoma History Center, as well as a golf tournament Saturday, May 3, at the Belmar Golf Club and a billiards tournament later in the night at Riverwind Casino. Several former Sooners are scheduled to participate, including Roy Williams of the Dallas Cowboys, Davin Joseph of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Teddy Lehman of the Buccaneers, Jammal Brown of the New Orleans Saints, Dusty Dvoracek of the Bears and Mark Bradley of the Bears. Other NFL players attending include former Oklahoma State player R.W. McQuarters of the New York Giants, Greg Jennings of the Green Bay Packers and Sam Hurd of the Cowboys. Proceeds from the event will go to the Boys & Girls Club of America, the United Leukodystrophy Foundation and The Tommie Harris Foundation, which raises funds for the purpose of preventing child abuse in America. For more information, call (405) 949-0022, ext: 403. (PR)